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The Writers Block is a weekly podcast of conversation and improv story-telling. Join writers Clarence Carter and Shaun Nigro in this one-of-a-kind 8Sparks Media production.
Unknown Host hosts The Writers Block, a comedy show with 72 episodes published.
![Chap73: Arctic Argonauts with Keith Talbot again! [sci-fi] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bm3rlx7vu3emysh5usd4st7v6bgk?.jpg)
Our longtime episode artist, Keith Talbot, returns to discuss comic creation, AI art, and joins us in a brand new fully improvised tale about arctic explorers fighting off bears and discovering otherworldly entities buri
![Chap72: Prison Schemes with Jeff Beesler! [comedy] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/g047sx5n2umyly0ouw0pg77c2xut?.jpg)
Author Jeff Beesler joins us in a convo about his many published novels, and a brand new fully improvised tale about a woman with a knack for money-making schemes..and mushrooms. You can find Jeff's work on Amazon @ http
![Chap71: Vulture Golem with Christine Akridge! [horror] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xa0awjaum6vw4zxga51egmxia8gd?.jpg)
Fellow Maine author Christine Akridge joins us in another ridiculous and fully improvised tale, this time about a farmer that encounters a series of otherworldly things... Stick around for a bonus convo at around 51:50!
![Chap69: Bro Band Blood Bath with Danielle Muething! [horror] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/m9e4r6ct1w7o4kqhxw1h6bcgj42n?.jpg)
Narrator, author, and an 8Sparks Stories legend, Danielle Muething, joins us for a conversation and story. Danielle talks about how she got into narrating and the recent release of her first book, a spooky YA story about
![Chap68: Lenny [horror] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/55bc1h4ua05wlx74xrino50ecti6?.jpg)
Fresh off our first big con (as 8Sparks), we discuss the ups and downs of the Maine Comic & Toy Con, shoutout some new friends, and Clarence vents over issues with IngramSparks and Amazon's KDP. At around 33:01 we jump i
![Chap67: Dancing Shoes with Chris Clawson! [adventure] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/071me20lxce634a6mgk5wedop4ob?.jpg)
Publisher, author and dancer, Christopher Clawson joins us for a conversation and story in this week's episode of The Writers Block Podcast! At around 32:54 , we jump into the story of a family vacation thwarted, and a b
![Chap66: Moth to a Flame [horror] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/d5jb4n7bpnjhjjfhgwqa4rzey1w5?.jpg)
KC just wants his prize-winning photograph, until a hurricane brings in a mothman creature that threatens to thwart his photographic pursuits...along with his life! But maybe his new friend, Brad can help... Support the
![Chap65: Portal Party with Conor Lewis! [sci-fi/adventure] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8hd61twxjwyg6p6rsb26t1jc8r2v?.jpg)
Narrator Conor Lewis joins us for a conversation and a brand new fully improvised tale featuring dinosaurs, megalodons and rowdy pub crawling portal hoppers. STORY STARTS AROUND 15:40 . You won't want to miss this one! Y
![Chap64: The Dreamist [fantasy/sci-fi] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/bimqa777hkh5vi5e3p3aoee8trw5?.jpg)
Clarence talks BookTok, screenwriting, a recent publication (Quiet Desperation in the Bad Spirits anthology), and his upcoming novel, A Girl Named Mishka. Shaun talks TWB trading cards (events/Patreon exclusive), and the
![Chap63: Body in the Bayou, Part 3 [crime/suspense] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ukdj8pfpfogb5wwa2wvs3524elli?.jpg)
The official 8Sparks Media Patreon is back! Clarence and Shaun discuss the tiers of the new Patreon page, which include shoutouts, TWB characters named after patrons, exclusive and early TWB and 8Sparks Stories episodes,
![Chap62: Body in the Bayou, Part 2 [crime/suspense] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1cawa39wzi75sdhn4wutl5wn8clb?.jpg)
Clarence discusses a fundraiser for a fellow writer on Tiktok. Shaun goes into detail about his newest rap review podcast, co-hosted by James Shannon of Blare Radio. And the writers discuss the pitfalls of being a creato
![Chap61: Body in the Bayou [crime/suspense] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/gwrxkww48lxn0w354nwccz59zifv?.jpg)
A RIDICULOUS AI SUMMARY: "Imagine walking the storied streets of New Orleans, where every shadow whispers tales of temptation and redemption. This week, we're peeling back the layers of this enigmatic city, following the
![Chap60: The Scrog [horror] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/wv5hc9gxbodyt75gesmjnhimkds2?.jpg)
Clarence gets a story accepted to one of his favorite horror podcasts, and talks about his new children's book, The Pie Eating Contest (out now!) Shaun has a new western rap out and has recently rejoined TikTok! At aroun
![Chap59: Pool Sharks & Magic [suspense/mystery] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/gmg8bnjcmcvcfuumuc8pad8vwzyg?.jpg)
"Saddle up for a heart-stopping ride into the dark corners of the illegal gambling world with Pearl, our resident pool hustler whose knack for the game lands her in a heap of trouble. When a high-stakes loss leaves her d
![Chap58: Tongue Thing & Steve with Diana Doty & Becky Kilimnik! [sci-fi] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pzr0pybute31kcohejjq92pt2zv2?.jpg)
Becky Kilimnik returns with cohost of the Homespun Haints podcast, Diana Doty, on this week's episode of The Writers Block! We discuss banjos, nsfw toys, ghost stories (of course), and haunted locations, as well as Diana
![Chap57: Forest Giants with Duane Coffill! [horror/sci-fi] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/4eescc2zm7mhkgoeolioynrjnnvd?.jpg)
Fellow Maine horror writer, Duane Coffill, joins the Writers this week to talk about his process for writing novels, his passion for cosplay (especially as Pennywise the clown), a con encounter with the Terrifier, and pl
![Chap56: Of Mechs & Men [sci-fi] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3o5m9lqyoh11od39p5oyq9p6w2sn?.jpg)
Clarence is taking ice baths, Shaun is doing more rap collaborations. The Writers also discuss slasher films and dive into critiques of Clarence's latest short stories. At around 47:30, a brand new fully improvised tale
![Chap55: Doll People [horror] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6kb5ciqclibrnd3nj6tz5xsc3qre?.jpg)
Shaun talks about his latest sprawling story rap, Clarence gives us some updates on upcoming interviews and readings. The writers also discuss the process of adapting stories to audio drama, and writing slasher film scri
![Chap 54: Split-Twin Syndrome [suspense] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/83696vzf43kvkd6vc6o6221pocbz?.jpg)
A woman finds herself framed for a murder she did not commit in this latest fully improvised tale from The Writers Block. Brought to you for the first time by NerdCore at the Auburn Mall https://www.nerdcoremaine.com/ St
![Chap53: Clyde Blossoms [comedy] episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/f5dnz7pyjjgggvllah4o8osvbavd?.jpg)
Fresh off their second event in two weeks, Clarence and Shaun discuss what's been going on "on the road" along with some new friends (Nerdcore, R Card Place) and updates on upcoming events! At 17:37 , the writers jump in
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